Why this campaign is time-sensitive

LINEMO announced the 5th Anniversary Dai Shukakusai on 2026-06-01, and the June weekly offer schedule changes quickly. At the 2026-06-06 check, the first weekly offer was still in its final days, while other rewards had later June windows.

  • June 1 to June 7: the first weekly offer discounts the voicemail pack and Security Pack Premium (L) option fees for up to 3 months when the stated plan, opening, and option-join conditions are met.
  • June 8 to June 14: the published schedule points to a 2-month data 10GB increase offer.
  • June 15 to June 21 and June 22 to July 5: later weekly offers are listed for Best Plan V base-fee value and PayPay or activation-fee related offers, so recheck the active weekly page before applying.

The referral headline is attractive, but the route matters

The official referral page now advertises PayPay points of 6,000 yen equivalent for the referrer per eligible referred line, 14,000 yen equivalent for eligible MNP applicants, and 10,000 yen equivalent for eligible new-number applicants. It also shows an activation-fee discount for referred applicants through 2026-06-14.

  • Use the exact referral URL or entry route required by LINEMO; applying from the wrong page can break eligibility.
  • The referral reward timing is not instant. The official page says points are planned around the upper part of the 7th month after the opening month.
  • PayPay points, code receipt, PayPay app requirements, email address changes, cookie settings, prior LINEMO use, SoftBank or Y!mobile transfer exclusions, and campaign stacking rules all need a same-day official check.

Who should actually consider it

This campaign makes the most sense if LINEMO already fits your resident mobile task. LINEMO Best Plan is positioned around low-to-medium data use, while Best Plan V adds 30GB and short domestic calls. The campaign should improve the decision only after the base plan, network, support, and application path make sense.

  • Good fit: foreign residents, students, workers, and long-stay users with Japan documents, a Japan address, a payment method in the subscriber's name, and a PayPay account they can manage.
  • Poor fit: visitors who only need maps, translation, messaging apps, hotel apps, and web access. Start with the data-only eSIM guide or before-arrival checklist instead.
  • If LINE usage is the reason you are checking LINEMO, also read the LINE Giga Free resident guide.

Foreign-resident checklist before chasing the points

The campaign does not remove normal LINEMO application friction. Before thinking about PayPay value, confirm that the plan can be opened and managed under your current immigration, address, payment, and device situation.

  • Identity and address: check whether your residence card, passport route, name order, middle name, address, and document expiry match LINEMO's current requirements.
  • Payment and PayPay: check card or account name, 3D Secure, accepted payment method, PayPay app availability, and whether you can receive and charge a PayPay point code.
  • Application path: keep Wi-Fi, eSIM compatibility, browser cookies, email access, and the required campaign entry page available until opening and campaign confirmation are complete.

How to decide before the weekly window changes

Treat this as a campaign overlay, not the whole plan decision. If the weekly offer ends tomorrow or the referral route is unclear, do not rush unless the base plan already fits your Japan life setup.

  • Choose LINEMO if a SoftBank online plan, LINE-heavy communication, low-to-medium data, and PayPay value are more important than shop support or roaming.
  • Compare Rakuten Mobile if English support, Rakuten Link calls, shop help, or referral points are more important.
  • Compare ahamo if Docomo coverage, 30GB simplicity, five-minute domestic calls, and overseas roaming are more important. Use the plan comparison, FAQ, and referral page before applying through any campaign link.